Sagittarius
The Archer
Map of Sagittarius
Genitive
  Sagittarii
Abbreviation
  Sgr
Right Ascension
  17h41 to 20h25
Declination
  +11.8° to -45.4°
Area (sq deg)
  867
Brightest Star
  Kaus Australis
Optimum Visibility
  July
This busy area of the sky contains many nebulae and star clusters. Near its border with Ophiuchus lies the innocuous star X Sagittarii, which lies less than a degree from the centre of our Galaxy. Relative Galactic Position of Sagittarius
Due to its large size and fortunate position in the sky, the region of Sagittarius contains almost one quarter of the matter in our galaxy.
Indexes
  • Main Index
  • Constellations Index
  • Related Entries
  • Kaus Australis
  • M23
  • Nunki
  • Ophiuchus
  • Telescopium